S

Save the Children

Global independent charity improving children's lives

New Business Development Assistant

Proposal ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBogotá, Bogota, Colombia

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum undergraduate degree in Political Science, International Relations, International Business, or Social/Human Sciences.
  • At least two years of certified professional experience in social project formulation or management, work in the social sector, and crisis intervention.
  • Experience or university internships in designing projects for traditional cooperation partners, such as cooperation agencies, ECHO, and the U.S. government.
  • Advanced English proficiency is indispensable.
  • Availability to reside in Bogotá and travel to other municipalities in the department and other cities in the country as project requirements demand.
  • Commitment to human rights and gender equality.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills.
  • Verbal communication skills for internal work across teams and departments and external work with territorial organizations.
  • Written communication skills for preparing reports.
  • Social and cultural sensitivity to handle complex situations involving need, vulnerability, and risk with patience, tact, and diplomacy.
  • Ability to manage workplace conflicts appropriately.
  • Ability to work in complex, difficult, and high-risk contexts.
  • Ability to work in a multicultural, multidisciplinary, and interinstitutional team.
  • A proactive and constructive attitude and ability to work in changing contexts.
  • Strong commitment to Save the Children values.

Responsibilities

  • Research and gather information on potential private and public, national and international donors and funding opportunities aligned with SCC strategic priorities.
  • Maintain relationships with other Save the Children offices and structures to identify funding opportunities.
  • Build strategic relationships with institutional, philanthropic, private, and public donors.
  • Support the preparation of concept notes and coordinate other funding documents, including logical frameworks and budgets, ensuring information exchange among technical and operations teams, including finance, logistics, and IMERA.
  • Support development of products and documents required by prospective funders, ensuring inclusion of Save the Children quality criteria and cross-cutting approaches.
  • Ensure donor-required information is submitted on time, in the required formats, and in compliance with each opportunity's terms of reference.
  • Ensure proposals and concept notes submitted to donors are reviewed and approved by the relevant areas.
  • Ensure preparation of Save the Children internal documents required for proposal submissions.
  • Support follow-up on submitted projects to learn funding decisions.
  • Support preparation of strategic documents for the organization and the New Business Development area.
  • Update information on funding opportunities and submitted projects in SCI information systems (AMS), coordinating with operations.
  • Support strategic planning and organizational decision-making on matters related to the role.
  • Document and share knowledge generated through the role.
  • Adapt duties during emergencies according to the situation and organizational needs.
  • Comply with and promote Save the Children policies and practices on child safeguarding, the code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunity, and other relevant policies and procedures.
  • Perform other duties inherent to the role.

About the Company

Save the Children

Global independent charity improving children's lives

Save the Children is a global, independent charity that helps children in crisis and everyday life. It works in about 120 countries by running programs and campaigns that aim to keep children alive, protect them, help them develop, and let them participate in society. The organization directly delivers services and also advocates for policy changes, working with local partners and communities. Its approach combines field programs with advocacy and partnerships to reach millions of children—last year more than 55 million were helped through its work. What sets it apart is its large international footprint, its clear focus on children’s rights, and its commitment to transparency, collaboration, and integrity while pursuing concrete, measurable changes. The goal is to ensure every child has the right to survival, protection, development, and participation, and to drive immediate and lasting improvements in children’s lives.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Founded
1919

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Save the Children

See more jobs